Subtract 4/70 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 4/70
10/6 - 4/70 is 169/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 12/210 = 350 - 12/210 = 338/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/105
- In mixed form: 164/105
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